Ammonite Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Ammonite Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Silver Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3HR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ammonite Cottage among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Ammonite Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ammonite Cottage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ammonite Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amid Giants and Idols Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Lyme Regis Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Hix Townhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Alexandra Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lyme 1 Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2021 |
| Clovelly Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Black Cow Saloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Ammonite Cottage
What is Ammonite Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Ammonite Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Ammonite Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ammonite Cottage last inspected?
Ammonite Cottage was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ammonite Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ammonite Cottage compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ammonite Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ammonite Cottage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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